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How much do McKinsey and BCG spend each year on recruitment marketing? (For Germany)

I heard the number from a former recruiter and would like to verify it.

If you don't know it, feel free to estimate it (the number excludes the interview costs: hotel, travel costs, etc).

If you know it for sure, please also indicate it.

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Florian
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on May 05, 2021
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Hey there,

I think that is quite confidential information and not something for a public forum.

I try to give an answer nonetheless: More than you would expect, especially when you consider

  • the different events (not during COVID times) in universities, special activities, case challenges, and even weekend getaways for high-potential candidates
  • the different sponsorship agreements with clubs, universities, etc.
  • the interviewing logistics with flying both candidates and interviewers around (flights, hotels, taxis, etc)

Cheers,

Florian

Clara
Coach
on May 06, 2021
McKinsey | Awarded professor at Master in Management @ IE | MBA at MIT |+180 students coached | Integrated FIT Guide aut

Hello!

Honestly, I have absolutely no idea. I believe this is internal information that would be quite hard to get. 

In any case, I am curious, why are you asking?

Cheers, 

Clara

Ian
Coach
on May 05, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

Hi there,

I'm really not sure why this matters or what value it adds to anyone's life or recruiting efforts?

Deleted user
on May 06, 2021

Classic market sizing case. Why don't you share your approach, then we can comment and make suggestions. 

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